Author Heather Neff explains in her moving novel, “Accident of Birth,” that no one should be forced to spend their life suffering because of where they were born. Neff explores Africa and America and the discord of the larger world many choose to ignore. The protagonist, Reba Thorton, a specialist […]
Author: Stephanie Douthit
Tennis teams heading full swing into season
Winston-Salem State’s tennis head coach Charles Schoderbek has the men’s and women’s tennis teams gearing up for a new season this February. Both teams, are still finding their way in the transitional stage from Division II to Division I. “We still have to approach this season as underdogs, in the […]
‘Always Watching’ Editorial: ‘The Michael Phelps Controversy’
The controversy brought up recently regarding the picture of Michael Phelps and the bong-smoking are causing quite a stir. I am not upset that he was smoking (nor am I surprised). However I am disappointed in his endorsement companies (i.e.? Speedo) for not dropping him like sponsors typically do with […]
‘Always Watching’ Editorial: “Determine your success story”
Happy New Year Rams! I was not going to reemphasize the importance of the New Year and the change America is witnessing, but its contagious! I have never been this excited about the future of this country. After witnessing Barack Obama becoming the 44th President of the United States of […]
Forsyth County in North Carolina votes Democrat
The 2008 presidential election was a historic event and one that the state of North Carolina for the first time since 1976, voted for a Democrat for the presidency of the United States. Before Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama carried the state in November’s election, Jimmy Carter was the last […]
WSSU students plan to attend Obama’s inauguration
It was 1968 when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. Forty-four years later, Americans elected the 44th president of the United States, Barack Obama the first African-American elected to this position. For more information about the “I Have a Dream” speech click the link below:[I Have A […]
Lady Rams ready for season kickoff
With a new season swiftly approaching, the Lady Rams softball team is ready for action. Last season the Lady Rams had a (20-29) record including a (10-10) record at home. Head coach LaTaya Hilliard-Gray brings her team into another season of MEAC competition. “Being that I played in the MEAC […]
Yawn … I’m In Winston-Salem For The Weekend
#8220;Winston-Salem is boring.” “There is nothing here to do.” “Going home every weekend is better than staying here.” These are some of the common complaints from Winston-Salem State students. However, going home every weekend may keep students from learning about the area in which they attend school. “Winston-Salem is boring, […]
Black History: One Month isn’t enough
Many African-Americans think that in Black History Month (BHM) being celebrations in February are some kind of conspiracy. Many of those people think that BHM was “donated” as the month to focus on African- American accomplishments because it is the shortest month of the year? Well contrary to the popular […]
Rams High-Stepping Into Homecoming ’07
Winston-Salem State will take on Delaware State in the annual Homecoming game at Bowman Gray Stadium at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. The Homecoming parade will also take place on Saturday at approximately 10 a.m. “The parade route will start on the corner of Fourth Street and Poplar and […]